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Discretion in Welfare Bureaucracies : Understanding Decision-Making in the Context of Rule Ambiguity, Hardback Book

Discretion in Welfare Bureaucracies : Understanding Decision-Making in the Context of Rule Ambiguity Hardback

Part of the Discourse, Power and Society series

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Through in-depth analysis of decision-making on access to social assistance, this book reveals the dynamics of discretionary power in welfare institutions and evidences the effect that this power has on a fundamental aspect of society – the operation of the welfare state.

The work builds upon theories of street-level bureaucracy, particularly its explanations of the complexity of the public service and policy environment.

The text explores the dilemmas street-level bureaucrats face in their daily work, their responses to organisational pressures and the ambiguity of policy. The author argues that understanding the legislative and organisational conditions underpinning discretionary decision-making is crucial to ensuring effective and democratic functioning of welfare institutions.

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